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N169 DWE

1996 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,033 mi
Last recorded90,033 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 DWE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2010 90,033 miles

Brake master cylinder over filled

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside view mirror cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside view mirror tapped up

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Brake master cylinder over filled

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside view mirror cracked

Offside view mirror tapped up

Pass 22 Apr 2009 84,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,026 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 73,295 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 73,295 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 73,258 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,114 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N169 DWE is a 1996 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N169 DWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N169 DWE is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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